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===Initial Laboratory works=== | ===Initial Laboratory works=== | ||
* [[Blood glucose]] > 200mg/dL | * [[Blood glucose]] > 200mg/dL | ||
* [[Acidosis]] pH < 7.3 | * [[Acidosis]] pH < 7.3 | ||
* [[Ketone]] in blood and urine | * [[Ketone]] in blood and urine | ||
* Blood | * Blood electrolytes and [[urea]] | ||
==Step 2: Call senior staff== | ==Step 2: Call senior staff== |
Revision as of 16:39, 28 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Step 1: Confirm the diagnosis of Diabetic ketoacidosis
History
Physical examination
- Assess for dehydration.
- Kussmaul's breathing (deep sighing respiration)
- Ketone breath
- Lethargy
- Drowsiness
Initial Laboratory works
- Blood glucose > 200mg/dL
- Acidosis pH < 7.3
- Ketone in blood and urine
- Blood electrolytes and urea